On Wednesday, October 29th, starting at 6:00pm, we are doing a "steal the glass" night with Auburn Alehouse! Buy a beer and keep the glass! (One per person.)
Prospector Jesse Martin will be here to mingle and pass out swag and the following beers will be available:

In honor of football season and us having the NFL Sunday Ticket, we're giving you extra incentive to come watch football at the pub: $2 off Bud and Bud Light bottles ALL DAY on Sundays (Sacramento only). Grab some buds...then grab some BUDS.

de Vere's Irish Pub and Sudwerk Brewery invite you to the Davis Bike and Brew Fest, August 16th at Central Park in Davis. You’ll get access to taste beers from over 60 breweries, including Track 7, Rubicon, Bike Dawg, Auburn Ale House, Firestone Brewery and many, many more. You’ll also get to grub on incredible food from local food trucks and restaurants and enjoy live music from Arden Park Roots. Tickets are only $30 for a limited time—and all proceeds benefit The United States Bike Hall of Fame—so buy yours today!

Oskar Blues used Breckenridge whiskey barrels to age three of their biggest beers—and we’re giving you the chance to try all of them PLUS a taste of the Breckenridge whiskey itself. You’ll also get to chat up reps from both Oskar Blues and Breckenridge to get more insider info on the brewery, distillery and all things Colorado.

We will be featuring three of the rarest beers available outside of the Firestone Walker—and will be welcoming one of the brewers, Jeffers, to the pub for the event! For $30, you will receive a 6-oz Firestone Walker tulip glass and a punch card that gives you access to all three beers. You can enjoy the beers in any order you like and take your glass home as a gift.

You might not be shopping at the pub this season, but we want to make sure you save big all season long. That's why we're offering new and ongoing specials that are easy on the wallet--and good to your taste buds. Here are 5 ways to save during the holidays, come indulge without the guilt!

$1 off all beers during happy hour Monday-Friday

Every weekday from 3:30pm-6:30pm

$3 pints on Tuesday nights 9pm-close

Plus $2 tacos!

$3 well cocktails on Wednesday nights 9pm-close

50-cent wings and $12 pitchers on Thursday nights

Plus more drink specials in Davis for Aggie Night!

$8.99 half sandwich combo Monday-Friday

Get a deli, chicken, reuben, curry chicken or BLT half sandwich served with traditional chips, crisps or daily soup, every weekday from 11am-4pm.

Meet Jayme Hansen, the man behind de Vere's craft beer program. He's in charge of selecting and acquiring the amazing and unique brews we have rotating on tap in the back bar. He also knows a LOT about beer. Here, Jayme reveals his favorite craft beers, how his passion started, and more. Drink up the knowledge!

-When you're selecting craft beers, what do you look for?

There are many factors including the seasons, availability, and how approachable they are. Sometimes they're obscure, sometimes they're from around the corner. The most important part is being able to talk about it, and get people excited to try things you've never had before.

-What was the inspiration for starting the craft beer program at the pub?

It was simple: We wanted to further our ability to share our passion for great ales and lagers.

-Where are the craft beer taps located, and how many do you have going at a time?

The bulk of the taps are at the back bar underneath our whiskey wall. We have six rotating handles back there and five on our main tap system.

-What are some of your favorite craft beer events that you've helped put on at the pub?

Last year we got a special keg of Firestone Walker's Anniversary Ale and Chef prepared a Foie Gras Burger to accompany the beer. THAT was amazing.

-What craft beer events are you looking forward to?

We are working on some bourbon and beer pairings for National Bourbon Month in September.

-How did you get into beer and where does your passion for beer come from?

Once I started waiting tables, I quickly learned I would need to know what I was talking about, whether it be food or drink. So I started taking home a different 22oz or 6 pack every day after work. Slowly but surely I knew BevMo's inventory as well as the employees. I started homebrewing beer shortly after that, and it's been a going strong ever since. It has turned into one of those things I cannot stop learning about.

-What are some of your all-time favorite beers?

Allagash - Curieux, it's a Belgian style Tripel aged in Jim Beam Barrels. Every time I have it I am amazed.

-What are your favorite craft beers for summertime consumption?

Always an evolving answer, but currently I would say Firestone Walker Pivo Pils, Anderson Valley Cerveza Crema, and almost any Mexican Lager.

-What are your top 3 favorite places for craft beer in Sacramento?

Pangaea, The Shack, and believe it or not Tower Liquor on Broadway, they get crazy good stuff under the radar!

-Allagash Black, Bourbon Barrel Aged, 9.2%: Their Belgian style stout, Black, aged for one year in bourbon barrels. The toffee, chocolate and coconut nose is followed by a smooth bitter chocolate and bourbon flavor. The finish is dry, roasted and warming.

-Belhaven Scottish Stout, 7.0% (on Nitrogen): This Scottish stout will have aromas of baker's chocolate and charred nuts. A full bodied stout that does not let the palate down, highly awarded.

-21st Amendment Hog Island Oyster Stout, 7.9%: This is a collaboration beer with the Hog Island Oyster company in Tomales Bay, North of San Francisco. A rich and chewy stout brewed with sweetwater oyster shells for a silky, creamy body with a crisp ocean air finish.

-North Coast Old Stock Ale, 11.9%: Like a fine port, Old Stock Ale is intended to be laid down. With and original gravity of over 1.100 and a generous hopping rate, Old Stock Ale is well designed to round out and mellow with age. It's brewed with classic Maris Otter malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, all imported from England.

-Firestone Walker Double Jack Imperial IPA, 9.5%: The brewery's first Imperial IPA, it features a big malty middle to cloak the high alcohol and mouth puckering hop bitterness. Huge tangerine, grapefruit and juicy fruit aroma blossom over the herbal blue basil and malt earthiness of this aggressive beer.

-Firestone Walker Wookey Jack - Black Rye IPA, 8.3%: Rich dark malts and spicy rye careen into bold citrus laden hops creating a new dimension in IPA flavor. This brew has been left unfiltered and unfined to retain all of its texture and character. At 80IBU's, Wookey Jack is gnarly on the outside yet complex and refined on the inside.

Wednesday, Feb 27thGoose Island Bourbon County Stout Release featuring:-Goose Island -Bourbon County Stout: 14.5%: A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. This is the first time this beer has made it to the west coast.

-Anchor Steam Zymaster Flying Cloud Stout, 7.4%: Zymaster® Series No. 3 is a dry, Irish-style export stout akin to those brewed in the 1800s for the long voyage to San Francisco. Black as night, this high-gravity, malty brew offers intense but well-balanced flavors and aroma, with hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee.

Next Up...

-Drakes Barrel Aged Drakonic, 8.75%: Their monster Drakonic Imperial Stout was sent to mellow in a variety of their bourbon barrels back in 2009. There it took in flavors of vanilla, oak, smoke, and hints of fruit into its smooth darkness. This is a blend from several of those barrels with notes of chocolate, bourbon and subtle hints of dark, rich fruit.

-Allagash Black Belgian Stout, 7.5%: Allagash Black is a Belgian style stout. The silky mouth feel is a great balance to the roasted character, coffee and dark chocolate notes expressed throughout this beer.

-Troubadour Obscura Stout, 8.2%: Troubadour Obscura is a dark red-brown colored beer, with a rich, malty body combined with different touches of a stout but in a very nice balanced way: roast, chocolate, coffee, vanilla. A mild stout with a Belgian body.

-Lagunitas Imperial Stout, 9.9%: Made with Highly roasted malted barley, and plenty of it, to give the beer an uncommon richness and smoky, roasty depth. Just the way the 18th century Russian royalty liked it.

After three successful St. Patrick’s Day events, it’s become apparent that de Vere’s Irish Pub has outgrown a one-day celebration. So this year, we’re dedicating an entire week to our favorite holiday! From Sunday, March 11th to Sunday, March 18th, we will be hosting eight unique and authentic events, all of which will be free to the public. To boot, we will be offering exclusive food and drink specials throughout the week.

Being the only Irish-owned and Irish-run pub in town, we want to make sure we give everyone in the community an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s and experience our pub in their own way. This year, you can be mellow throughout the week with traditional fare and a pint or join the madhouse on St. Patrick's Day for a truly festive time. Let the session begin!

Sunday, March 11 – Shamrockin’ Sunday

Whether you were a runner or just a spectator at the Shamrock’n Half Marathon (we won’t judge!), come recover and carbo load at the pub. We’ll be serving up a full brunch, compete with our Almost Famous Irish Coffees, bottomless champagne bottle service, and Bloody Mary’s to help you wind down and loosen up those muscles. We’ll even have lemon-lime Gatorade to help you refuel, festively!

Monday, March 12 – St. Baldrick’s Day

How much money would it take for you to shave your head? What if all that money went to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer? That’s what St. Baldrick’s Day is all about—going bald for a good cause. Come shave your head—and collect donations for doing so—or watch others get buzzed bald. We have partnered with the Keating Raphael Memorial to host another successful St. Baldrick’s event. All money raised will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Come grab a beer and get your St. Pat’s gear! Pre-order their St. Patrick’s 2012 t-shirts (custom designed by de Vere’s) between now and March 13. Then come pick it up and have a pre-St. Pat’s pint at the pub! Order your t-shirt in advance so you won’t be caught without your green!

By now you’ve probably heard we have the biggest whiskey offering in town, so why not come take advantage of it? On the fourth day of St. Pat’s week, join our in-house experts and ambassadors from various whiskey labels for whiskey tastings, education, and cocktails featuring our favorite spirit. From 6pm-8pm, you’ll be able to bounce around multiple tasting stations while expanding your palate and taking advantage of 50% off Whiskey Society memberships if you so choose. Enjoy 2 tastes for $5 and 5 tastes for $10.

Thursday, March 15 – TraDISHional Thursday

To continue our week of specials, we are hosting a night of beyond-the-norm pub fare. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this one-night-only menu, which will include authentic Irish favorites such as corned beef and cabbage and traditional lamb stew. Plus, if you order a 20-oz pint of Guinness, you’ll get your own pint glass to take home! (One per person.)

Friday, March 16 – Kings Fan Friday

In true St. Patrick’s spirit, the Sacramento Kings are playing the Boston Celtics at the Power Balance Pavilion, and we’re offering discounted tickets to the game. We’ll also have a tent outside the Kings Store where you can pick up your exclusive pre-ordered St. Patrick’s Day 2012 t-shirt. A portion of all ticket and t-shirt proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. You can order your special priced tickets at: http://www.kingsticketsave.com/getbald

Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Pub Party

The big day is finally here! Doors will open at 8am and the Ireland vs. England rugby game starts airing live at 10am! There is truly no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at de Vere’s, the only Irish-owned and Irish-run pub in Sacramento. Plus, there’s no cover! Come celebrate in true Irish fashion--and don't forget your green!

Sunday, March 18 – Family Sunday

St. Patrick’s Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean the festivities have stopped! Whether you overdid it on Saturday and need a place to recover, or you stayed in to avoid amateur hour, come join us for a family friendly brunch featuring good food, live music, and more.

Get excited…we’re throwing their first-annual St. Patrick’s celebration in Davis this year! Instead of a one-day celebration, we’re dedicating an entire week to our favorite holiday. From Monday, March 12th to Sunday, March 18th, we will be hosting seven unique and authentic events, all of which will be free to the public. Additionally, we’ll be offering exclusive food and drink specials throughout the week.

Being the only Irish-owned and Irish-run pub in town, we want to make sure we give everyone in the community an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s and experience our pub in their own way. This year, you can be mellow throughout the week with traditional fare and a pint or join the madhouse on St. Patrick's Day for a truly festive time. Let the session begin!

Monday, March 12 – TraDISHional Monday

To continue our week of specials, we are hosting a night of beyond-the-norm pub fare. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this one-night-only menu, which will include authentic Irish favorites such as corned beef and cabbage and traditional lamb stew. Plus, if you order a 20-oz pint of Guinness, you’ll get your own pint glass to take home! (One per person.)

Tuesday, March 13 – T-Shirt Tuesday

Come grab a beer and get your St. Pat’s gear! Pre-order their St. Patrick’s 2012 t-shirts (custom designed by de Vere’s) between now and March 13. Then come pick it up and have a pre-St. Pat’s pint at the pub! Order your t-shirt in advance so you won’t be caught without your green!

By now you’ve probably heard we have the biggest whiskey offering in town, so why not come take advantage of it? On the third day of St. Pat’s week, join our in-house experts and ambassadors from various whiskey labels for whiskey tastings, education, and cocktails featuring our favorite spirit. From 6pm-8pm, you’ll be able to bounce around multiple tasting stations while expanding your palate and taking advantage of 50% off Whiskey Society memberships if you so choose. Enjoy 2 tastes for $5 and 5 tastes for $10.

Thursday, March 15 – St. Baldrick’s Day

How much money would it take for you to shave your head? What if all that money went to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer? That’s what St. Baldrick’s Day is all about—going bald for a good cause. Come shave your head—and collect donations for doing so—or watch others get buzzed bald.De Vere’s has partnered with the Keating Raphael Memorial to host our first-ever St. Baldrick’s event in Davis. All money raised will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

In true St. Patrick’s spirit, the Sacramento Kings are playing the Boston Celtics at the Power Balance Pavilion, and we’re offering discounted tickets to the game. We’ll also have a tent outside the Kings Store where you can pick up your exclusive pre-ordered St. Patrick’s Day 2012 t-shirt. A portion of all ticket and t-shirt proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. You can order your special priced tickets at: http://www.kingsticketsave.com/getbald

Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Pub Party

The big day is finally here! Doors will open at 9am and the Ireland vs. England rugby game starts airing live at 10am! There is truly no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at de Vere’s, the only Irish-owned and Irish-run pub in Davis. Plus, there’s no cover! Come celebrate in true Irish fashion--and don't forget your green!

Sunday, March 18 – Family Sunday

St. Patrick’s Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean the festivities have stopped! Whether you overdid it on Saturday and need a place to recover, or you stayed in to avoid amateur hour, come join us for a family friendly lunch featuring good food, live music, and more.

We've seen a lot happen at our pub, but this is a first. Last week, we were actually the site for a wedding proposal! We caught up with Josh, the groom to be, to get the back story on his engagement to Carole, his girlfriend of almost three years. Here's how it all went down...

"Carole and my adventure started March 21st, 2009. I was in Sacramento visiting family while I was in the Army stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. Carole was in town from her graduate program at Portland State University. We (my brothers) wanted to go to this new Irish pub downtown that just opened up. While we were there my oldest brother knew a girl in Carole’s party from a local sports camp here and so both groups joined up into one large party for the rest of the night.

"The reason why I wanted to propose at de Vere’s was that it was where we met. I wanted to make it special and I felt that it was just right to do it there. I tried to think of other places too but none of them could compare with the place we met. I really wanted to use the pint glasses for a few reasons. Carole really wanted to have a few of the de Vere’s pint glasses for the whole sentimental aspect of that was where we met and also I felt so nervous about actually getting the words out that it would be a little easier for me to ask her with the help of a inanimate object.

"I should also state that I chose the date Feb 18th because her birthday is the 21st. So I was able to set this all up with the ruse that we were celebrating her birthday. My plan was to have the glasses hidden from her until all of my brothers were there and each one would have a glass with the words “Will You Marry Me?” printed on them. On my cue, each brother in the right order would put the glass down in front of her where she could read it. After all were set I would present her with the last glass saying “me?” and be holding her ring waiting for her answer. But in true brotherly fashion things got a little confused. We held a quick birthday toast and then the glasses were supposed to be placed in front of her but my brother with the glass “Will” yelled out “Carole! Will,” which took all of us by surprise. The next brother was so confused that easily 15-20 seconds passed before he showed her “You.” The next brother placed the glass “Marry” in front of her then I rotated mine—“Me?”. I pulled the ring out of my pocket and she stared at me for a few more seconds before yelling “Umm, YES!” While I must admit it really didn’t go as I may have planned, the last minute change worked out fantastically.

"Still, this wouldn’t have been possible without the awesome help from Henry, Jamie, Lauren and the rest of the de Vere’s staff."

Congratulations and CHEERS to Josh and Carole! We're so honored to have been a part of your special day...and look forward to hosting you for engagement photos!

-Allagash Black, Bourbon Barrel Aged, 9.2%: Their Belgian style stout, Black, aged for one year in bourbon barrels. The toffee, chocolate and coconut nose is followed by a smooth bitter chocolate and bourbon flavor. The finish is dry, roasted and warming.

-Belhaven Scottish Stout, 7.0% (on Nitrogen): This Scottish stout will have aromas of baker's chocolate and charred nuts. A full bodied stout that does not let the palate down, highly awarded.

-21st Amendment Hog Island Oyster Stout, 7.9%: This is a collaboration beer with the Hog Island Oyster company in Tomales Bay, North of San Francisco. A rich and chewy stout brewed with sweetwater oyster shells for a silky, creamy body with a crisp ocean air finish.

-North Coast Old Stock Ale, 11.9%: Like a fine port, Old Stock Ale is intended to be laid down. With and original gravity of over 1.100 and a generous hopping rate, Old Stock Ale is well designed to round out and mellow with age. It's brewed with classic Maris Otter malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, all imported from England.

-Firestone Walker Double Jack Imperial IPA, 9.5%: The brewery's first Imperial IPA, it features a big malty middle to cloak the high alcohol and mouth puckering hop bitterness. Huge tangerine, grapefruit and juicy fruit aroma blossom over the herbal blue basil and malt earthiness of this aggressive beer.

-Firestone Walker Wookey Jack - Black Rye IPA, 8.3%: Rich dark malts and spicy rye careen into bold citrus laden hops creating a new dimension in IPA flavor. This brew has been left unfiltered and unfined to retain all of its texture and character. At 80IBU's, Wookey Jack is gnarly on the outside yet complex and refined on the inside.

Wednesday, Feb 27thGoose Island Bourbon County Stout Release featuring:-Goose Island -Bourbon County Stout: 14.5%: A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. This is the first time this beer has made it to the west coast.

-Anchor Steam Zymaster Flying Cloud Stout, 7.4%: Zymaster® Series No. 3 is a dry, Irish-style export stout akin to those brewed in the 1800s for the long voyage to San Francisco. Black as night, this high-gravity, malty brew offers intense but well-balanced flavors and aroma, with hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee.

Next Up...

-Drakes Barrel Aged Drakonic, 8.75%: Their monster Drakonic Imperial Stout was sent to mellow in a variety of their bourbon barrels back in 2009. There it took in flavors of vanilla, oak, smoke, and hints of fruit into its smooth darkness. This is a blend from several of those barrels with notes of chocolate, bourbon and subtle hints of dark, rich fruit.

-Allagash Black Belgian Stout, 7.5%: Allagash Black is a Belgian style stout. The silky mouth feel is a great balance to the roasted character, coffee and dark chocolate notes expressed throughout this beer.

-Troubadour Obscura Stout, 8.2%: Troubadour Obscura is a dark red-brown colored beer, with a rich, malty body combined with different touches of a stout but in a very nice balanced way: roast, chocolate, coffee, vanilla. A mild stout with a Belgian body.

-Lagunitas Imperial Stout, 9.9%: Made with Highly roasted malted barley, and plenty of it, to give the beer an uncommon richness and smoky, roasty depth. Just the way the 18th century Russian royalty liked it.

Join us for a food-filled, three-course dinner during Sacramento Beer Week highlighting the flavors of Lagunitas beer! Space is limited, so please call 916-231-9947 to make a reservation!

When: Tuesday, February 28th

Where: de Vere's Sacramento

Time: 6pm

Price: $30

At 7pm, we will also be tapping a one time release beer from San Francisco's Beer Week--an Imperial San Francisco Fusion IPA. We have a very limited amount, so make sure you don't miss this amazing experience!

Join us for a food-filled, three-course dinner during Sacramento Beer Week highlighting the flavors of Lagunitas beer!

When: Friday, February 24thWhere: de Vere's DavisTime: 6pm until sold outPrice: $30

At 7pm, we will also be tapping a one time release beer from San Francisco's Beer Week--an Imperial San Francisco Fusion IPA. We have a very limited amount, so make sure you don't miss this amazing experience!

de Vere’s knows that going out drinking can get repetitive, expensive, or both! So we've compiled a list of seven drink deals that are unique to de Vere’s to guarantee that you’ll never be bored with your libation selection again.

1. $4 Well Drinks: Happy hour at de Vere’s is Monday through Friday, from 3:30 to 6:30. That’s three whole hours to enjoy any well drink for $4, complimented by some of our delicious happy hour food offerings (we recommend the Wee Ginger—$4 for a refreshing glass of Jameson and ginger ale).

2. $6 Dew and Brew: We think this drink special is a steal, and you’ll probably agree. For $6 you’ll get a shot of Tullamore Dew whiskey, and an ice-cold beer to wash it down!

4. No Corkage Fees. Ever: At de Vere’s we are all about our customers enjoying great food with great drinks, which is why we never charge any corkage fees!

5. Whiskey Flights: We are huge whiskey enthusiasts at de Vere’s, and if you come join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 5-8pm, you can enjoy some tasting flights along with us! The tasting menu is constantly rotating, and always unique, so you’ll always find something new.

6. $10 Bottomless Bottle Service: Brunch service begins soon, so why not soak up your Irish Fry Up with a bottle of bubbles and a carafe of either orange or cranberry juice? When you’re finished, just ask for more!

7. Almost Famous Irish Coffee: If your Sunday morning cup of Joe just isn’t cutting it after your late Saturday night, we invite you to indulge in our signature Irish Coffee—Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, locally roasted de Vere’s blend coffee, and a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream, for $6.